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Experience the magnificence of the Sydney Opera House with a guided walking tour where you get to admire it up close with an expert guide for company.
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Walk under the glorious sails as you soak in the breathtaking surroundings of the Sydney Opera House on this tour.
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Discover the rich history, fascinating stories, and pure magic of the Sydney Opera House on this guided walking tour.
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You could also choose to attend one of the many performances at the Opera House to better appreciate its state-of-the-art facilities at your own expense.
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Choose the guided tour in the language of your choice to better appreciate its state-of-the-art facilities.
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Fun fact: The Sydney Opera House is cooled using seawater taken directly from the harbor.
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30-minute or 1-hour guided tour of Sydney Opera House (based on option selected)
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English/Spanish/French/German/Mandarin/Korean/Japanese-speaking tour guide (based on option selected)
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Entry to Sydney Opera House
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from United States, United Kingdom, France and over 8 countries have loved this experience
Mark
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Our guide Pete was amazing. So knowledgeable and an excellent communicator. The Opera House itself truly is one of the wonders of the world (unofficial). Had such a great time. If you're in Sydney it's a "must do".
Catherine
Aug, 2025Verified booking
Good tour, friendly knowledgable guide. Disappointed not to have seen the Joan Sutherland theatre, which is after all for the opera.
Kerena
Aug, 2025Verified booking
I loved the OH tour and our guide, Laura was both articulate and charming! The ticketing I found was efficient and the staff friendly and helpful. Thank you for a great experience!Rochard
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Very beautiful, place the guide was very clarifier.Shannon
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Our tour guide was incredible - he was happy, very insightful and knowleadgable, and made us all laugh
An architectural marvel
Bask in the magnificence of Australia’s defining architectural marvel of the 20th century. Considered a UNESCO world heritage site and Australia’s proudest achievement, the Sydney Opera House shows up consistently in pop culture. The opera house was inspired by modern expressionist design and is characterized by the precast ‘shells’, which are sections of a 75.2-meter sphere, that make up the roof of the massive structure.
Step into history
Learn about the motivation, original design by Jørn Utzon, and consequent rise to popularity as one of the top destinations for artistic expression. Your expert guide will take you around all the important parts of the Opera House while explaining its significance in Australian culture and history. As the tour will take less than an hour to complete, this is a great way to explore the Sydney Opera House and learn about it if you are short on time.
What’s not allowed
- Keep in mind prams, buggies, and video recording are prohibited inside the venue.
Additional information
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The tour is not available on Christmas Day 2024, New Year's Eve 2024, 9 March 2025, 14 March 2025, 15 March 2025, 18 April 2025, Christmas Day 2025, 30 December 2025, and New Year's Eve 2025.
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Wear flat, comfortable shoes as this is a walking tour and requires climbing over 300 steps.
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Guests with mobility issues can book a mobility access tour at alternative times.
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Arrive early to allow time for security screening. If possible, please bring a smaller bag or leave it at home for faster processing.
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Please note that bags larger than a standard handbag will need to be cloaked on arrival and may be subject to a search before being cloaked. Suitcases or large backpacks will not be permitted to be cloaked within the Sydney Opera House facilities.
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Guests must keep their phones switched off or on silent for the duration of the tour.
How To Redeem Your Ticket
- Please present you mobile voucher at the Sydney Opera House Welcome Centre on the Lower Concourse 15 minutes prior to the tour for your ticket stub
Meeting Point
- Welcome Center (lower ground level), Sydney Opera, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
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